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Data protection authority

DIFC Commissioner of Data Protection

DIFC CDP United Arab Emirates (DIFC)

Data protection regulator for entities in the DIFC financial free zone.

Jurisdiction (head office)
United Arab Emirates (DIFC)
Scope covered
Dubai International Financial Centre
Type
Financial centre data protection regulator
GRC discipline
Data protection & privacy
Statutory / official basis
DIFC Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020
Status
Current — verified June 2026
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